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EMO urges caution due to high surf
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Posted on Nov 28 2006
A ridge of high pressure will remain far north of the islands through the period, resulting in moderate to fresh trade winds, based on information received from the National Weather Service in Guam and compiled by the CNMI Emergency Management Office.
A high-surf advisory remains in effect for Rota, Tinian and Saipan, but the small craft advisory has been cancelled.
Strong trade winds were expected to combine with a northeast swell to generate hazardous surf yesterday. Expect surf heights to subside just below the high surf threshold by this morning, EMO said.
Surf is expected to subside below hazardous levels at 6 to 8 feet today.
NWS projects east winds of 17 knots, with gusts of up to 29 knots today. Wind waves will be 4 to 6 feet, with east swells of 4 feet.
Tonight, east winds are predicted at 17 knots, with gusts of up to 29 knots. Wind waves are projected at 4 to 5 feet, with east swells at 4 feet.
Tomorrow, east winds will be at 17 knots, with gusts of up to 29 knots. Wind waves will be 3 to 5 feet, with east swells at 4 feet.
On Friday, east winds will be 12 to 17 knots with gusts of up to 25 knots. Wind waves are projected to be 3 to 5 feet, with a northeast swell of 3 to 4 feet.
On Saturday, east winds are at 12 to 23 knots, with gusts of up to 30 knots. Wind waves are projected at 4 to 6 feet, with a northeast swell of 3 feet.
Due to the rising seas and surf in the region, EMO is strongly advising the public, especially beachgoers, fishermen, tourists, swimmers, divers and surfers, to avoid venturing near exposed reefs and beaches, especially along north, northeast, east and southeast facing exposures as rip currents will be life threatening. [B][I](PR)
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